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Funeral Services for John Howard Netherton, Jr., 91-year-old Leonard resident, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Valley Creek Baptist Church with James Seigler officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Creek Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.

Funeral services for Lillian Barbara "Ms. Lil" Antonucci Tuscana, 88-year-old Leonard resident, are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Leonard with Tommy Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Leonard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Colton Greener, Clayton Greener, Blake Greener, Brandon Campbell, Brent Campbell, Ryan Knight, Chris Buck. Honorary Pallbearer will be Gene Sweeney. Family and friends are invited to the funeral home at their convenience on Monday, Aug. 5, to pay their respects and to sign the register book. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard.

Fannin County Judge Spanky Carter reports to the citizens of Fannin County.

JOE STRONG, COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4, PASSED AWAY EARLY THIS MORNING.

Commissioner Strong passed away early this morning after suffering a heart attack. Joe has been bravely battling cancer for the past several months. The County sends it's condolences to Joe's family and friends. Joe Strong was an important part of the Commissioners Court and Fannin County and he will be greatly missed.

A three-car collision that occurred on State Highway 121 last Thursday killed one, and seriously injured a man who has been lifelong Leonard resident. This makes the third fatality accident in a few short weeks between Melissa and Westminster and continues to raise concerns with regard to the safety of the road. As is always the case when a major accident happens on Highway 121, residents in the area hold their breath as they wait to hear if their friends or family were involved since the highway is a major thoroughfare for those working in or traveling to the McKinney area. For one Leonard family, that was a nightmare come true last Thursday.

Funeral Services for Sue Martin, 55-year-old Leonard resident, are scheduled for Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leonard with Denny Gorena and Dewey Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the Leonard Cemetery. Family visitation will be Saturday, April 27, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.